Relax at Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado

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At 2,600 meters above the West Fork of the Dolores River in the Southwest corner of Colorado, USA sits the collection of log buildings that is Dunton Hot Springs. With its roots as a way station for miners and trappers, the natural hot springs with their rejuvenating qualities attract discriminating travelers seeking relaxation and recreation in the shadows of the San Juan Mountains. The historical timber buildings of the mountain town have been transformed into a luxurious resort. Dunton Hot Springs with its perfectly restored ghost town sits on the map close to Telluride and Cortez, Colorado. The town and resort thrives on its seeming contradictions such as the 19thcentury log cabins that are now exquisitely furnished, a time-worn saloon serving meals of the highest quality, challenging mountain trails ready for trekking or skiing then followed by soothing massages or soaks in sensuous hot springs beneath shimmering snow banks and the sounds of tumbling waterfalls. Among the options for recreation in the Dunton Hot Springs area, depending on the time of year, are horseback riding along wilderness penetrating trails, helicopter skiing accessing unlimited volumes of pristine powder, mountain biking, snow shoeing, trekking, overnight camping, fly fishing, river rafting and kayaking. Other outbound alternatives include exploration of Native American archaeological sites and the surrounding area which includes the hauntingly beautiful Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly, deep in the Native American Navajo Reservation, as well as the sculpted wilderness of the Valley of the Gods. There are even local wineries to explore and taste of their bounty. Access to Dunton Hot Springs is through nearby airports in Cortez or Telluride, Colorado or those found in Grand Junction, Colorado or Albuquerque, New Mexico with more regularly scheduled flights. You may have dreamed of visiting the American Southwest with an opportunity to spend your days exploring the rugged surrounds between soaks in revitalizing hot springs and gourmet meals prepared by award winning chefs. It’s all possible with a visit to Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado. Add this trip to your list and start planning whether a trip in winter or a warmer time of the year provides the opportunities you seek.

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